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Fiona Raven

Burton Bradstock ,Dorset

Summary

H.N.D in Clothing from Manchester Polytechnic and AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting with distinction in Personal Tax. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and processing purchase ledger invoices, along with resolving customer queries. Strong analytical skills and proven ability to excel in high-pressure environments, showcasing teamwork and initiative. Proficient in Excel, Word.

Work history

Finance Assitant

New Look
Weymouth
06.2013 - 01.2020

Processed and matched invoices, ensuring accuracy in expense operations.

Managed purchase ledger in box, resolving queries and discrepancies efficiently.

Cleared invoices for period-end deadlines, promptly notifying management of issues.

  • Executed Source Data tasks, including account setup and bank detail amendments.
  • Enhanced documentation processing efficiency to align with organisational goals.
  • Interfaced large batch invoice files also verifying account statements for accuracy.

Administration (Temp)

Brainwave Children's Charity
Beaminster
05.2013 - 06.2013

General office duties, updating information and processing gift aid receipts

AAT STUDY

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01.2011 - 04.2013

Study AAT Level 2 and 3

Finance Administrator

NHS
Dorchester
11.2008 - 12.2010

Processed invoices, coding them with specific account and authorisation codes.
Verified invoice details against a spreadsheet of actual and agreed prices.
Secured authorised signatory approval before submitting invoices to accounts payable.
Resolved general invoice queries and drafted letters for due refunds.
Managed Funded Nursing Care payment runs during staff absences.
Performed general office duties, including filing and responding to queries.

Office Administrator

Forest Products
Bridport
10.2006 - 06.2007

Managed customer queries via telephone and processed orders efficiently.
Opened new accounts and organised customer artwork for production.
Liaised with various printers to confirm delivery dates of items.

Assistant Merchandiser

New Look
Weymouth
07.1998 - 02.2006

Compiled weekly sales figures and updated WSSI report for management distribution.

Monitored stock levels of key styles to support accurate forecasting.

Took minutes during departmental meetings and distributed them promptly.

Highlighted issues on intake sheet to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Calculated size ratios for new styles and repeat orders to optimise inventory management.
  • Inputted data with accuracy and analysed sales trends for strategic decisions.

Administration Supervisor

Halfords
Weymouth
11.1998 - 07.1999

Calculated morning cash float and managed daily mail correspondence.
Checked daily printouts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Performed general administration and office duties efficiently.
Ordered stock to maintain optimal inventory levels.

Stock controller

J.D.Williams
Manea, Cambridgeshire
04.1997 - 07.1997

Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely stock deliveries.
Scheduled deliveries with warehouse for efficient inventory management.
Regularly contacted suppliers to coordinate intake processes.
Developed spreadsheets and inputted data to maintain accurate records.

Senior Allocator

Xception Stores
Manchester
12.1993 - 03.1997

The preparation of the company weekly sales report (plans Vs actual /forecast plus LFL information). Amending Open to Buy documents. Calculating the intake margin and on order margin. Allocating stock to stores.

Senior Allocator

River Island
London
05.1990 - 11.1993

Prepared weekly financial figures, markdown costing, and price change sheets for departments.

Updated and maintained delivery schedules to ensure timely dispatch.

  • Inputted orders and docket information for suppliers, including customs tariff codes.
  • Graded branches by size and sales performance to optimise merchandising strategies.
  • Conducted weekly and monthly warehouse forecasts to manage intake margins effectively.
  • Analysed garments and updated style attributes to reflect inventory changes.

Trainee Work Study Engineer

Bentwood Brothers
Manchester
10.1988 - 02.1990

Responsible to the work study manager and the factory manager with regard to production studies and targeting low performers to help improve the factory output. This involved communicating and coordinating with other factories.

Education

AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma - Accounting

AAT

AAT Level 3 Diploma - Accounting

AAT

AAT Level 2 Certificate - Accounting

AAT

NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration

EDI

Certificate - Management Services

Wigan College of Technology

Higher National Diploma - Clothing

Manchester Polytechnic (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Ordinary National Diploma - Clothing

Manchester Polytechnic (Manchester Metropolitan University)

O' Levels - Geography, Maths, Chemistry. History, Home Economics, English, Art, Sociology.

JMB/AEB

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Transactional processing
  • Invoicing and payments
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Proactive initiative
  • Financial reporting analysis

Affiliations

My main hobbies are photography in which I completed a City and Guilds Basic Photography Course. Other interests include Tae Kwon Do, which I passed my 2nd Dan Black belt, after a long gap I am now trying to get my fitness back by going to the gym.

Timeline

Finance Assitant

New Look
06.2013 - 01.2020

Administration (Temp)

Brainwave Children's Charity
05.2013 - 06.2013

AAT STUDY

.
01.2011 - 04.2013

Finance Administrator

NHS
11.2008 - 12.2010

Office Administrator

Forest Products
10.2006 - 06.2007

Administration Supervisor

Halfords
11.1998 - 07.1999

Assistant Merchandiser

New Look
07.1998 - 02.2006

Stock controller

J.D.Williams
04.1997 - 07.1997

Senior Allocator

Xception Stores
12.1993 - 03.1997

Senior Allocator

River Island
05.1990 - 11.1993

Trainee Work Study Engineer

Bentwood Brothers
10.1988 - 02.1990

AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma - Accounting

AAT

AAT Level 3 Diploma - Accounting

AAT

AAT Level 2 Certificate - Accounting

AAT

NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration

EDI

Certificate - Management Services

Wigan College of Technology

Higher National Diploma - Clothing

Manchester Polytechnic (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Ordinary National Diploma - Clothing

Manchester Polytechnic (Manchester Metropolitan University)

O' Levels - Geography, Maths, Chemistry. History, Home Economics, English, Art, Sociology.

JMB/AEB
Fiona Raven